It can be a very rewarding experience to care for someone with Alzheimer’s. Particularly if that someone is a loved one. Unfortunately, it can also be an extremely stressful time. When it comes to home safety, Alzheimer’s disease presents a collection of exclusive problems. To assist you in creating a safer environment for your loved…
Health and fitness are important for everyone. They are essential in the lives of aging adults as well. Note that as one ages, requirements for these specific lifestyle choices also change. While your loved ones are bound to replace their usual exercises with those fit for their existing condition, you have to encourage them to…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that adults over the age of 65 make up around 54-70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations and 70-85 percent of flu-related deaths. In addition, adults over the age of 65 are more likely to have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, anemia,…
There may be some confusion after reading this title, particularly if you’re not familiar with what confabulations are. What you will likely be familiar with, however, are the symptoms. It can be hard to deal with a parent who is confabulating, and even more challenging to respond appropriately. If they suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or…
Life begins at 40, so they say, but it is during this age onwards when muscle strength and mass start to weaken. This is that time when we no longer perform as much physical activity as we did in the past. Once we reach the age of 50, that strength lessens even more by about…
Heart disease is one of the most common causes of poor health in matured adults, therefore they must keep their hearts as healthy as possible. Our loved ones can improve their heart condition by eating heart healthy foods, in addition to exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight. Preparing meals and monitoring their loved ones’…
Urinary incontinence is a common yet often embarrassing health condition for many older women and men. More than 50 percent of older individuals, mostly women, struggle with urinary incontinence in the United States. The severity can range from mild leakage of urine upon sneezing or coughing to chronic wetting. Although urinary incontinence occurs more often…
There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory-related conditions. It is not at all uncommon for episodes of screaming and crying in dementia and/or Alzheimer’s cases. At the top of their lungs, those afflicted may be screaming for help. For long periods of time, they might cry inconsolably. For both…
Many mature family members have balance problems, which can be caused by musculoskeletal diseases or other factors resulting from advanced age. Here are some of the most common causes of balance problems in the elderly. People with balance issues often find it a challenge to go about everyday tasks. Reliable care is beneficial to our…
Try as you may to stay fit and strong during the flu and cold season, it is still tough to avoid falling ill. After all, the flu virus does not discriminate between young and old people, or unhealthy and healthy individuals. Furthermore, since the virus is easily transmitted through respiratory droplets in the air every…